Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
About the foundation
Established by Thomas Heed in 1945, the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation has provided over 11 million dollars in funding and awarded over 1,100 fellowships to assist young men and women in pursuing postgraduate studies in ophthalmology. The appointed individuals receive a Merit Award of $10,000 and are recognized as Heed Fellows.
News & Updates
Resident Retreat 2026
Nominations for the 2026 Resident Retreat are now closed. Thank you to all for submitting a nomination.The 2026 Resident Retreat will [...]
Heed Luncheon 2026
Thank you to everyone who came to the 2025 Heed Luncheon in Orlando, Florida. It was great to reconnect and celebrate! [...]
Appointment of Fellows
The Heed Ophthalmic Foundation and the Society of Heed Fellows are pleased to announce the appointment of the following 2026 2027 Heed [...]